Computer programme could crack ash dieback spread
Scientists from Cambridge University are helping to build a computer programme capable of predicting the spread of the disease.
Pamela Anderson is hot topic at Cambridge University
The iconic star of Baywatch, Pamela Anderson, was a guest speaker at the Cambridge Union Society last night.
Scientists hail stem cell breakthrough
Scientists at Cambridge University are celebrating a discovery which could make stem cell medicine much more accessible to patients.
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Computer programme could crack ash dieback spread
Scientists from Cambridge University are helping to build a computer programme capable of predicting the spread of the disease.
Read the full storyWhere should you study if you want to be a billionaire?
If you want to be a billionaire the place to go is Cambridge University. A new survey shows the University has produced more billionaires than any other university outside America.
Its chancellor, Lord Sainsbury, is among 12 billionaires with a Cambridge education according to American finance firm Wealth-X. Topping the survey was Harvard with 52 billionaires.
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Pamela Anderson is hot topic at Cambridge University
The iconic star of Baywatch, Pamela Anderson, was a guest speaker at the Cambridge Union Society last night.
Read the full storyMini power station for Cambridge
Plans have been unveiled to build a £25 million mini power station in the centre of Cambridge.
The development would provide heat and hot water to council and university buildings. It is part of a joint initiative between the city council and Cambridge University.
A location for the proposed plant has still to be identified.
Scientists hail stem cell breakthrough
Scientists at Cambridge University are celebrating a discovery which could make stem cell medicine much more accessible to patients.
Read the full storyScientists aim to stop MRSA outbreaks
Scientists at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge are developing a revolutionary device to help stop the spread of MRSA infections.
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WikiLeaks founder to take part in University debate
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to take part in a Cambridge University debate via video-link from the Ecuadorian embassy.
Mr Assange will speak on a topic yet to be revealed followed by a question-and-answer session at the Cambridge Union Society on Tuesday November 27.
The Cambridge Union Society posted news of the members-only event on Facebook.
President Austin Mahler says: "The Union exists to provide a neutral forum for free speech, where members can explore ideas and pose challenging questions to some of the world's most prominent figures.
"Hosting a speaker does not imply endorsement or disapproval on the part of the Society. We invite people to speak at the Union regardless of their ideology or background."
Mr Assange is seeking asylum to avoid extradition to Sweden where he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Scientists ask public to find cure for cancer
Public invited to contribute to cancer research using a new interactive website.
Read the full storyCambridge University in public funding plea
Cambridge University has warned it will need more public funding if it is to continue to compete with institutions around the world.
Read the full storyMaking maths fun
The number of pupils taking an A-level in mathematics has hit record levels and now Cambridge University has come up with a new way of teaching the subject to make sure pupils are better prepared for degree level study.
Education Secretary Michael Gove visited their maths department today to talk about the plans.
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